This recipe for tangy green bean salad with crispy walnuts is one that I have had for awhile. I remember getting the recipe from my friend Carol, years ago. She made some and brought it to a picnic lunch and it was SO good. Over the years, the recipe has evolved to include some new… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Sides
Zucchini Fries – Gluten Free and Grain Free
OK. It’s summer. Many people I know have gardens and they have zucchini coming out of their ears. While I don’t have any growing in my garden, I have been eating my fill of local organic zucchini and I am loving it! It is one of my favorite summertime vegetables. But, I am always trying to figure… Continue Reading
52 Weeks of Bad A** Bacteria – Week 5 – Kimchi Recipe
UPDATE 7/26/12: I no longer use Mason jars for my ferments (learn why here). I use Fidos and Pickl-Its exclusively and the improvement in the taste and texture of my ferments is unbelievable! I encourage everyone to take a look at the information regarding Mason jar ferments and come to a decision that best fits their family. I… Continue Reading
Apple “Muesli” (grain free)
This is actually a recipe from my childhood. My mother used to make this for me for breakfast or an afternoon snack. I had completely forgotten about it until she reminded me about it and I was so excited to make it again. It’s a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack and can be made… Continue Reading
Diving into Indian Cooking – Curried Chickpeas Recipe
Curry Spices – Turmeric is in the back right (bright yellow). I love Indian food and am starting to experiment with cooking more of it. For some reason cooking Indian food is intimidating to me. I think it’s because of all the spices that we Americans aren’t super familiar with. Plus, I’m always afraid it’s… Continue Reading
Fresh Figs with Cheese and Walnuts
Recently, I have developed a love affair with fresh figs. I was inspired to try them after reading the recipe for Fresh Fig Canapes from Mommypotamus. I never had tried them until this summer and now I love them. They are wonderful. Since I live in Colorado, finding fresh figs is sometimes tough, but my… Continue Reading
Simple Summer Carrot Salad
I love the fresh carrots from the farmers markets, plus I am actually getting some fresh carrots from my garden! They are so tasty and I love to snack on them raw or cooked, like my roasted carrots with tarragon and butter. This is a great salad for a picnic or barbecue. It tastes great if you make it ahead… Continue Reading
Pickled Roasted Red Pepper Recipe
I love pickled roasted red peppers. I love the smoky flavor of the roasted red peppers, paired with the tangy vinegar of the brine. They are one of my favorite additions to salads, sandwiches, scrambled eggs, or my roasted red pepper ranch dressing. Since pepper season is here, now is the perfect time to make… Continue Reading
Wilted Kale With Balsamic Dressing Recipe
We all need more greens in our diet, that’s for sure! Kale is full of many important nutrients, but it is especially good because it contains HUGE amounts of vitamins K, A, and C. Plus, it also has a lot of manganese as well. It really is a nutrient-dense food. Lots of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and… Continue Reading
Simple Side Dish: Zucchini, Squash, and Onions
You probably know by now that I love fast and easy meals. Who doesn’t? We’re all busy, but we know the imporance of eating healthy, real food, so even if it take a little longer, most of the time (we’re not perfect!) we go out of our way to fix wholesome meals. This is a… Continue Reading